Acoustic string experimentation

GrandmaShreds

GrandmaShreds

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As the title suggests, I have been experimenting with different gauges and brands on my acoustic. I prefer the coated strings as I get more mileage for my dollar as compared to regular un-coated strings. I just put some D'Addario XS strings (80/20) on my acoustic and having been an Elixir user for a few years, these XS seem to be way brighter sounding and have more punch/volume than the Elixir (80/20). I hope the XS strings last as long as the Elixir strings.

I have used the XS on electric and I didn't get on with them. They didn't last that long. I'm wondering if the acoustic set will be different seeing as I keep it in a case, whereas I leave my electrics on my rack stand.
 
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Looking forward to your review.

I’ll be getting some half wounds for the thick hollow bodies. Hoping to get more brightness than a flat wound yet more life than a round wound.
 
GrandmaShreds said:
As the title suggests, I have been experimenting with different gauges and brands on my acoustic. I prefer the coated strings as I get more mileage for my dollar as compared to regular un-coated strings. I just put some D'Addario XS strings (80/20) on my acoustic and having been an Elixir user for a few years, these XS seem to be way brighter sounding and have more punch/volume than the Elixir (80/20). I hope the XS strings last as long as the Elixir strings.

I have used the XS on electric and I didn't get on with them. They didn't last that long. I'm wondering if the acoustic set will be different seeing as I keep it in a case, whereas I leave my electrics on my rack stand.
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80/20, eh? They sound great at first, but loose it quickly after that. Uncoated as coated are not my thing. I tried Elixir and the D'Addario coated.

What do you think of phosphor bronze? They keep their sound longer than any 80/20 set I've tried.

Martin makes a chemically treated string that will outlast conventional strings. My usual go to for the 12 string. Less spendy than the coated.
 
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80/20, eh? They sound great at first, but loose it quickly after that. Uncoated as coated are not my thing. I tried Elixir and the D'Addario coated.

What do you think of phosphor bronze? They keep their sound longer than any 80/20 set I've tried.

Martin makes a chemically treated string that will outlast conventional strings. My usual go to for the 12 string. Less spendy than the coated.
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I find the coated 80/20 keep their tone for a while. As far as PB, I find they are too dark sounding. I really like the brightness and punch I get from the 80/20.
 
GrandmaShreds said:
I find the coated 80/20 keep their tone for a while. As far as PB, I find they are too dark sounding. I really like the brightness and punch I get from the 80/20.
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I love the 80/20 tone. They just don't last long enough. If I was a recording artist LOLSpinY.gif I'd use them for an important session.

PB has real punch. D'Addario EJ17 are magnificent on the HD-28.

Tried John Pearse 80/20. Tone died in maybe two days.
 
TheVillageGrouch said:
I love the 80/20 tone. They just don't last long enough. If I was a recording artist View attachment 1421 I'd use them for an important session.

PB has real punch. D'Addario EJ17 are magnificent on the HD-28.

Tried John Pearse 80/20. Tone died in maybe two days.
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Ernie Ball Earthwood strings last even less than two days, try two hours lol! They are the worst
 
GrandmaShreds said:
Ernie Ball Earthwood strings last even less than two days, try two hours lol! They are the worst
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3bolt79 said:
I get months out of the EARTHWOOD phosphor Bronze Medium Light
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Anyone try the new stringless Shredding Guitars? They allow you to play the most complex licks in your head totally mistake free and your wife, significant other, or neighbors will never ask you to turn that damn thing down? Invaluable I'd say. 🤫
 
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